Siberian Vs. Dutch Iris
Siberian and Dutch irises may confuse novice gardeners due to the fact that both can be purple and neither is bearded (i.e., no fuzzy, fringed appendages). But there are several important differences. Does this Spark an idea?
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Color
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Siberian irises are generally purple or blue, but Dutch irises can be purple, yellow, white or orange.
Planting Zones
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Siberian irises are hardy in zones 3 to 9, but Dutch irises are only hardy in zones 5 to 9.
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Roots
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Siberian irises grow from a large root ball that can be divided by cutting, but the Dutch irises grow from bulbs, not a root system.
Appearance
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The leaves of the Siberian iris are thin and grass-like. The Dutch iris has narrow flower petals.
Bug Resistance
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Siberian irises are not affected by the iris borer.
Blooming
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Dutch irises are the last irises to bloom, generally in late spring or early summer.
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- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Sharon Mollerus
